European Cut Diamond Bezel Ring
There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted.
European cut diamond bezel ring. Old european cut diamond in bezel halo hand forged in platinum this vintage style engagement ring features a bezel set diamond surrounded by a milgrain edge. As the predecessor to the modern round brilliant cut the old european cut is quite brilliant for a vintage diamond cut giving it an impressive eye catching appearance. From shop rebeccaselegantgems. Old european cut diamonds were the diamond cut that was used in almost all rings made at the beginning of the 1900s.
This ring features a bezel set old european cut diamond surrounded by an incredible amount of glittery detail. Most antique jewelry from that era used old european cut diamonds old mine cut diamonds rose cut diamonds and single cut diamonds. From shop besbelle. 1 0 carat emerald bezel solitaire ring emerald cut diamond simulant engagement ring dainty promise bezel ring solitaire bezel ring 8554 besbelle.
In the photo we have it placed with a diamond wedding band and the pair go very nicely together. Old european cut diamond engagement rings old european cut diamonds set in antique and vintage inspired engagement rings. An old european cut diamond can look fantastic in any engagement ring especially a vintage setting. Old european cut diamonds old mine cut.
The old european cut diamond or old euro cut was the primary diamond shape used in the art deco era old mine cut diamonds or miner cut were used in victorian and edwardian eras. Each ring has an average of 1 30 carats total weight of i j color and si clarity antique diamonds. This classic round cut popular from 1890 1930 is the predecessor to the modern round brilliant. Our siete ring has seven beautiful old european cut diamonds set in either 14k yellow or white gold.
A diamond dealer would often devalue the stones by approximately 20 30 percent as that would be the amount of diamond weight lost in the recut. The diamond halo the bead work and the open work on the shoulders are spaced so closely together it creates an almost candied effect. Up until about ten years ago old cut diamonds such as old mine cushion and old european were viewed by many as diamonds that needed to be recut into modern cuts like the brilliant cut. Vintage 0 45ct old mine cut bezel set natural diamond solitaire in solid 18ct gold size p 1 2 uk ireland 8 us canada 57 europe rebeccaselegantgems.
Check out our european cut diamond ring selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our engagement rings shops. Old european cut diamonds are also known as old euro round old mine and european cuts.